Bachelor Nation Reacts to Clayton Echard’s ‘Historic’ Season 26 Finale: Susie Returns, 2 Bachelorettes and More

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The most dramatic season yet? Clayton Echard‘s Bachelor journey came to a shocking end on Tuesday, March 15, and even former ABC stars couldn’t see the twists coming.The Missouri native, 28, ended his relationships with both Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia during Tuesday’s episode after previously begging them both to stay and introducing the two finalists to his parents.

However, he confessed that his heart was still with Susie Evans, who was sent home after an argument during the fantasy suite week.Following the women’s explosive exits, Clayton penned a letter to Susie in an attempt to win her back. “I am incredibly sorry for hurting you and not being the man you thought I was, especially in the moment where you needed me the most.

But if you give me the chance, I will fight for your love day in and day out to prove to you that I can be that man, because without you I am nothing and with you I have everything,” he wrote. “I want to respect the time that you need to take to figure out a decision, but if you’d be willing to meet me, I’d be patiently waiting for you in the countryside.”The videographer appeared at the final rose ceremony, but she ultimately turned Clayton down, leaving him alone in Iceland.

During the live portion of Tuesday’s finale, the twosome revealed that they had reconnected post-show.“I always had love for Clayton.